Systems Engineer III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corp (SNC) is seeking a Systems Engineer III to lead requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V and MBSE. You will guide architecture/design development, lifecycle management and risk management across major programs.

You will mentor junior engineers, perform system analyses, and coordinate with stakeholders. Travel to Englewood, CO and other sites is expected 6–8 times per year in support of upgrades and fielding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field.
• 6+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Advanced proficiency with systems modeling and simulation tools.
• Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation and allocation; systems design and V&V principles.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Experience with architecture/design development and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate tasks in requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE.
• Conduct system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management with minimal supervision.
• Lead smaller project tasks and support larger project components.
• Apply working knowledge in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Develop solutions and support organizational objectives.
• Support software release planning, customer training and fielding on upgraded systems.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and leadership.
• Travel to SNC's Englewood, CO location and other stakeholder sites 6–8 times per year.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

V&V

Requirements analysis

Risk management

Technical mentoring

Architecture/design

Multi-disciplinary teams

Communication

Systems modeling tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

MATLAB

Job description

Are you a bold thinker? We dream big at SNC—advocating the exploration of space, keeping service members safe and creating the systems that keep our world united and sustain our way of living.

Join our team!

As a Systems Engineer III, you will handle advanced tasks in requirements engineering, systems integration, Verification & Validation (V&V), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with a high level of competence. You will lead system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management efforts, providing guidance to junior engineers. You will take on significant project responsibilities, demonstrating expertise in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management. Effective communication and collaboration are crucial as you drive project success and mentor less experienced team members.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate tasks in requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE.
• Conduct system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management with minimal supervision.
• Lead smaller project tasks and support larger project components.
• Apply working knowledge in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Develop solutions and support organizational objectives.
• Support software release planning, customer training and fielding on upgraded systems.
• Maintain relationships with key bomber fleet stakeholders and leadership.
• Ability to travel to SNC's Englewood, Colorado location and potentially other stakeholder locations for software planning and testing activities, approximately 6-8 times per year.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Systems modeling and simulation tools.
• Practical knowledge of multiple Engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and V&V principles.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiar with real-time operating systems and embedded systems.
• Background in Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Understanding of aircraft modifications and system upgrade processes.
• Experience with the USAF bomber fleet.
• Familiarity with secure communications systems, software development and testing processes.
• Deep understanding of B-2 and Bomber Fleet aircraft and Systems.
• Experience with communication systems installations, baselines, capabilities, and testing.
• Proven relationships with WAFB stakeholders, including the Test Squadron, Wing personnel, and SPO.
• Experience with requirements management and system modeling tools, such as DOORS, Cameo, MATLAB.
• Practical knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to, requirements management, MBSE.
• Experience or certification in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standards [Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)/Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)].
• Ability to administer baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies.
• Exposure to establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Agile methodologies and Scrum Master certification.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Hand/finger dexterity for system modeling and documentation.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• and more

Important Notice

This position requires current/active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.

Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

About SNC

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state‑of‑the‑art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid‑tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.